Seechewal Slams 25-Day Shutdown of Ludhiana Treatment Plant

Rajya Sabha member Balbir Singh Seechewal expresses grave concern over the Haibowal effluent treatment plant remaining non-operational for 25 days and the collapse of the temporary Sekhewal sewage model, alleging bureaucratic failures are polluting Buddha

Iran Approves Strait of Hormuz Toll Plan Amid Conflict

Iran's parliament has approved a plan to impose tolls on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping lane, as ongoing West Asia conflicts continue to disrupt maritime trade and raise international tensions.

WTO Talks Collapse: E-Commerce Moratorium Ends

WTO member nations failed to reach consensus at the Africa ministerial meeting, ending the 28-year e-commerce moratorium and risking tariffs on digital services. Public health protections also lapsed.

Netanyahu: Iran Ops Past Midpoint, Focus on Uranium

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that covert operations against Iran's nuclear program are beyond the halfway point, with the current focus shifting to monitoring and disrupting its enriched uranium stockpile.

Nagpur, Akola Get Relief from Heat with Thunderstorms

Nagpur and Akola experienced light rainfall with thunder, lightning, and gusty winds on Monday evening, providing relief from high temperatures. The IMD had issued an Orange Alert for Vidarbha, warning of thunderstorms and wind speeds up to 60 kmph.

Rare Antelope Rescued from Well in Raigad

A rare four-horned antelope, known as chousingha, was rescued from a 30-foot deep well in Shirgaon village, Mahad, Raigad, in a joint operation by forest officials and NGO volunteers.

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